Basil Rathbone quotes

Basil Rathbone was an English actor renowned for his roles on stage and screen, particularly as Sherlock Holmes. His distinctive voice and sharp features made him perfect for portraying sophisticated or villainous characters. He is celebrated as one of the most iconic interpreters of Sherlock Holmes in film history. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Never regret anything you have done with a sincere affection; nothing is lost that is born of the heart. (Basil Rathbone)
As one grows older one becomes more critical of oneself and less of other people. View quote
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Sometimes I just crave to play in Shakespeare again and I know and love playing Orlando so much. View quote
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Could you let me have the 3 weeks due to me now and if I work again before August I must of course repay you at the rate of exchange you let me have it at now if you kindly will. View quote
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I cannot tell you much about the picture- it depends on so many things, the first of which that comes to my mind is: splendid as he is, is there too much of Spencer Tracy. View quote
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That is the most wonderful training an actor can have. If you can speak Shakespeare, you can speak anything. And it gives you complete poise and grace of movement. View quote
Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone - Image
Occupation: English Actor
Born: June 13, 1892
Died: July 21, 1967
Quotes count: 6

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